Cunha has relocated to Minneapolis with his wife and children for
three months to work with the undefeated Rogers. The muay Thai
instructor is impressed with the progress thus far.

“I prepared an intense and special program for him using all the
videos and information that I have about Fedor,” said Cunha. “I’m
really impressed with how focused and professional Brett is. If he
keeps training that way, he will reach the fight in great
shape.”

Cunha said the 28-year-old Rogers’ chances of besting the
unflappable Emelianenko are much greater than most are
thinking.

“I've known Fedor for a long time. He’s a complete fighter, but I
can guarantee that Brett has a great chance of winning,” said
Cunha. “Most people who see him think he is just a big guy who got
lucky against (Andrei) Arlovski, but I can tell you people are
wrong, because Rogers is a pretty complete fighter and very
versatile for a heavyweight fighter. Fedor is the man to beat and
that is motivating him a lot and also myself. One thing I can
predict -- people will be surprised by Brett.”